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Kern County officials are working to remove hundreds of vendors from an unpermitted swap meet after years of resident complaints about blocked driveways and trash.

Mia Polston was once a student in the Virtual Enterprise class at Centennial High School. Now she is a teacher for Ridgeview and is leading two teams to the International Conference in New York.

Multiple Arrests in Illegal Dispensaries Operation. February 14, 2026 – Kern County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on February 12, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the (KCSO), Kern County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (KC-HIDTA), Special Services Unit, Gang Unit, and personnel from the...

California mom Maya Hernandez pleads guilty in hot car death of 1-year-old son after reportedly leaving children for cosmetic procedure in lethal heat.

Car and bicycle accidents can leave victims facing unexpected medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and emotional distress. Navigating the legal process alone can be overwhelming and stressful. This is where trusted Bakersfield personal injury lawyers come in. They provide the expertise needed to handle complex...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to carry several Starlink satellites into orbit during a launch window on Saturday. The launch window is scheduled between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., out of Vandenberg Space Force Base. Flames could be visible from up to 100 miles...

Bakersfield church offers free Valentine's Day weddings to six couples who couldn't afford traditional ceremonies, planning to continue next year.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — It's the "calm before the storm" this weekend. Temperatures will be mild and despite the high clouds on Saturday we can still refer to this weather as being "gorgeous for February" across Kern County. It could get a bit on the breezy side from the mountains to the desert and through...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Bakersfield, California – Drivers on Interstate 5 over the Grapevine could encounter slick pavement as early as Monday afternoon, with snow levels forecast to fall below Tejon Pass by Tuesday morning....

Three people were injured in a multiple vehicle accident north of Taft Friday evening. The accident was reported about 6 p.m. on Highway 119 near Airport Road and involved at least three vehicles, according to the California Highway Patrol website. There was initially a two-vehicle collision and a third vehicle...